Program Objectives & Outcomes

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Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program educates and prepares engineers who a few years after graduation will be:

• Contributing to society through the practice of civil engineering in a variety of contexts, including the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the development of sustainable engineering solutions;
• Effectively applying and adapting the technical knowledge, engineering principles, communication skills and personal attributes necessary to be successful in the civil engineering profession;
• Advancing within their profession, including attaining professional licensure and positions of leadership; and
• Exhibiting life-long learning, including the pursuit of advanced degrees.
• Engaging with and advocating for the civil engineering profession.

Modified and approved by CIVE Advisory Board on October 4, 2018 and by the departmental faculty on December 6, 2018

Student Outcomes for the BSCE Degree

Graduates of the program will have:

(1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

 

(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

 

(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

 

(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

 

(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

 

(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

 

(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.